MATRIXSYNTH

Monday, May 17, 2010

Casio VZ-1 Digital Synthesizer

via this auction

Anyware Instruments Semtex XL

via this auction

"Anyware Instruments Semtex XL semi modular analog synthesizer"

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Robert Mathy: Light Frequency Fingertips, Sound Instrument 2009

YouTube via MediaArtTube — May 17, 2010 — "'Light Frequency Fingertips' is composed of four fingercaps, each containing light sensitive phototransistors. The fingercaps (made of bicycle tubes) are especially customized for the thumb and forefinger of both hands, and transform light frequencies into acoustic signals. Light, emitted by the displays of activated mobile phones, functions as the origin of the sounds. As each mobile phone's display generates a different light frequency, each results in an audio signal with a different pitch. In addition, other electronic devices, such as flashing bicycle lights, can be used to generate rhythmic tones.

Performance: If the sensors are connected to 3 volt button cell batteries and the stereo jack is plugged into an amplifier, it's time to play! Any subtle movement of the fingertips creates a slightly audible change in sound. Fading and mixing is also done by moving the fingers. Naturally some mobile phones switch into sleep mode while others stay active, so this adds a extended visual feature to the performance. In order to avoid interference or a disturbing hum, the instrument should be used in dark environments.
More info: http://www.robertmathy.com/lightfrequ..."

Yamaha CS80 Ambient Improvinization Video Montage

(LONG) Yamaha CS80 Ambient Improvisation Video Montage from Logan Mannstrane on Vimeo.

"Yamaha CS80 Ambient Improvinization Video Montage

17 minutes of CS80 improvinization thrown together with video clips I had of the studio and my trip to Europe. (Germany, Prague, Amsterdam)

Signal flow is: CS80==>SRE-555 Tape Echo==> Siemens 245b EQ ==> Eventide 2016 Reverb==> Prism Orpheus AD/DA

Left Channel is SRE-555 Output A, Right channel is SRE-555 Output B. Chorus is output from A+B. Spring Reverb is output from B. Tape Delay is Output B. Direct Signal is output A.

All video shot with a Nikon D90 using a Nikkor 1.4 Aperture 50mm lens.

(I ran out of video, but kept the audio going to the end.)"

Kaleidophone!

via Brian Kehew

"One of the weirder ones from my catalog collection. Never found one or any history of it... looks cool though!"

Benge in B&W

via It's Full of Stars where you will find more images.

Image: ©Pierre Ruiz - Pierre at GreenFishLab.com

Audio Here

made on:
Roland 100M modular [including analog sequencer]
Doepfer A100 modular [pictured]
Roland JX3P and PG200
Roland SH101
Korg Monopoly
Casio MT400
Electro Harmonix 2880 looper
Ibanez AD80 analog delay
Boss DD3 digital delay

Waldorf Blofeld Soundset Part 1

Available for download here
YouTube via RLSoundDesign — May 17, 2010 — "Brand new soundset for the Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer programmed by Rob Lee"

Waldorf Blofeld Soundset Part 2

Available here.

Moog Satillite Users Manual/Registration Guide

via this auction

Elby ASM2 PCB

via this auction

"Read all about this exciting DIY analog Synthesizer PCB here... Please note that I removed both ADSR envelopes from the board but each section of the pcb is independent so this wont affect the other modules."

"The ASM-2 expands upon the popular ASM-1 with a number of new features and enhancements as detailed below. The ASM-2 brings the process of building a complete analog synthesiser closer to fruition."

Features:
VCO (x2)
VCF 1 - state-variable filter
VCF 2 - transistor ladder filter (Moog style)
VCA (x2)
ADSR (x2)
VCLFO (x2)
Noise
Glide
Sample & Hold
Power Supply
Ring Modulator
Main PCB

Moog Minimoog Model D

via this auction

"I am the original owner of this vintage Minimoog Serial # 8337. I bought it back in 1975 and it was featured on the synth solo and bass part of the 1979 hit single “ Keep on Dancin’” by the band Gary’s Gang, that I was a part of."

Dexter Salutti - compondo

Dexter Salutti - compondo from arthur joly on Vimeo.

thePPGs.com - PPG 360 Wavecomputer - Part II. Programming.

YouTube via 12bitrec — May 17, 2010 — "A short video showing you exactly how much sonic power wavetables can provide.
Starting out with a simple program I am going through most of the available parameters of the PPG 360 Wavecomputer."
Part 1 here

Roland Fantom G Demo

YouTube via alphacode909 — May 17, 2010 — "Just a demo what the Fantom G can do. I had some samples uploaded into it.Enjoy."

Discord3 Sneak Peak

YouTube via AudioDamage001 — May 17, 2010 — "This a quick run-through of the main features of Discord3, Audio Damage's upcoming major update to our hugely popular Discord series of pitch-shifting/delay products."

Simmons SDS EPB Sampler + EPROM Blower

via this auction

"Simmons SDS EPB Digital Sampler & EPROM Blower. You can sampler your own sounds and then burn them to eproms to use in old analog drum machines. Imagine still using your old analog drum machine with any sounds you wont. modern, analog, voice, synth, anything. fairly rare item. Have never seen on eBay before. I am the second owner of this machine. used this successfully with a simmons sds1. great fun. just dont have the sds1 anymore."

1980 Sequential Circuits Model 700 Programmer and Model 800 Sequencer Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

Now that's a synth cake.

5 Buchla modules droning

YouTube via Oxix52 — May 17, 2010 — "This is a short view of my Buchla modules. The drone is coming from the Buchla as I filmed it. One interesting thing is that you can see the vactrols of the symmetry control on the 261e at about 2:20."

Tenori Hip Hop Beatz Akai MPC XR20 Dave Smith Tetr4

YouTube via VJFranzK — May 17, 2010 — http://noisebug.net/

omni.mpg

YouTube via minsky57 — May 17, 2010 — "Old with the New Korg MS20+Omnisphere This VST softsynth has shown us just how good it can be"

Аэлита (AELITA) Kick Drum | Toms ( Reverb, Phaser. Delay )

YouTube via Funkonami1 — May 17, 2010 — "Аэлита (AELITA) The Queen of Soviet Synths
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Kick + Toms
I hope i find a way for a hat and a snare....No noise generator on Aelita
Reverb, Phaser, Delay From Alesis Console.
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Description :
Electric musical synthesizer Aelita (Murom plant RIP). This monophonic synthesizer with 3 oscillators is a modern musical instrument. If a player uses different musical effects (for example three-part unison, timbral glissando, frequency vibrato, timbre tremolo, decay, attack, strings.) a composition would sound in a new fashion.
Sounding may be changed during the playing as well as timbre: special controls are provided for it.
There is a possibility to record sounding on a tape during playing composition. This instrument can be successfully used in a variety ensembles.
The elegent package made out of aluminium alloy and is covered with artificial leather. It is well protected by the light and firm case.

Source : http://ruskeys.net/eng/base/aelita.php"

Wavetable Radar

YouTube via ggijs — May 17, 2010 — "http://gieskes.nl/instruments/?file=w...
available as a kit and build. you can contact me here to order one: http://gieskes.nl/p_contact/"

playing the minimoog - Happy 5th Anniversery YouTube!

YouTube via lesingemonotone — May 17, 2010 — "Some different sounds on the minimoog. Happy 5th Anniversery youtube! :)"

I wasn't sure if I was going to mention YouTube's anniversary, but seeing it mentioned in the description of this video, I figured I might as well. In case you didn't know, today is the five year anniversary of YouTube. I didn't realize how close it was to the five year anniversary of MATRIXSYNTH (the blog version that is) which is coming up on July 10. When I first started the blog, any video featuring a synth on YouTube went up. Same for Flickr shots. It's amazing how far things have come. Without YouTube and now Vimeo, we'd be missing out on so many synth videos. Happy Birthday YouTube!!!

EML 101 left side

flickr by jobenbelgium
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"EML 101 semi-modular synthesizer from the early 70's.Was a answer from EML aka Electrocomp to compete with the ARP 2600 and Minimoog and Roland SH-5.Is actualy hardwired with patch points like the ARP 2600,Korg MS-20/10 to have more fun and experiment with your instrument while playing."

Minimoog Family

flickr by jobenbelgium

"Picture from 3 Moogs.Left ,a old Minimoog Model D with serial 2###.
Center is a Moog Voyager Electric Blue.Right, is a Moog Model D with serial 6###.The Minimoog on the left has a signature from Bob Moog.The previous owner was a friend of Bob Moog."

Doepfer DIY Synth Now Available

Spotted by Russell:

"Just checked Doepfer's site today, and they are now listing their DIY synth board as 'now available' instead of 'May 2010'."

Also available:
A-132-4 Quad VCA
A-187-1 Voltage Controlled DSP Effects

TEISCO S-110F Analog Synth

via this auction

"The TEISCO S-110F features two VCO oscillators, and extensive filtering capabilities, and features audio external input,so you can connect a guitar or suchlike!
Also Features KCV /GATE inputs AND Outputs. The 110F has a transistor ladder filter. This filter was a great invention of Bob Moog. The circuit is constructed by transistors connected like a ladder. This circuit is used in lot's of Moog synths, through '60s Modular till '80s Memorymoog and is famous for the fat sound, hover people say the sound of the 110F is more like an. Arp 2600 with the 4012 filter and the Fairlight CMI, and it's additive synthesis section."